Tuesday, May 31, 2011

On The Eternity

Health services - Aged people's home - Cemetery - EternityDo you see the connection? perhaps the irony?Walking outdoors provides us with a good opportunity for reflection on things in general, and on what we see around us in particular.Let's take a walk on 'the Eternity' street. The name eternity (Nezach -in hebrew) is rather intriguing to those who don't know there's a small, old, cemetery at the end of this street. The cemetery is at number 25. At number 23, there's an aged people's home, and further in the same row, at number 9 - a health services building. All three sites are of the highest standards.

The cemetery , now closed to burials, is considered exclusive due to its central location, quality of maintenance and some important figures burried here. If someone wishes to buy a plot (there aren't many left, if any), he'll have to be well connected and pay a large sum of money.

entrance to the cemetery

The aged people's home, Habait (home-in hebrew), adjacent to the little cemetery , offers all kinds of sheltered accommodation to choose from: retirement living, independent living, assisted living. nursing care, rehabilitation etc.. It is luxurious, with a variety of programs , facilities and services. and meant for people... with money.

Habait

The Health Services building is owned by the second largest health care provider in the country - Maccabi. It has specialized clinics, modern facilities , and highly professional medical staff.

Maccabi Health Services

First there was the cemetery; then, behind it, several residential buildings were erected. The question of why the price of a flat in each of these buildings was so expensive - usually got answered with : "you get the most quiet, well-mannered neighbour possible".Indeed.

A rather ironic street and I had a laugh with the statement "you get the most quiet, well mannered neighbor possible" I guess since they are well mannered any ghost is not naughty. I do love your posts. Peace

If you mean the cemetery, then yes, a very peaceful place. This is where people are said to "rest in peace".

Vera ,

Yes, there is, Vera. A whole new world beyond the fields is waiting for you to come out from your little farm and enjoy it.

Lady Di Tn,

Even the money element mentioned - is ironic. With all the money ivested in good care, good housing - one still ends up in a cemetery, even though it might be an exclusive one.

Dimple,

I've noticed the irony of these three neighbouring sites, and of the street's name ,while walking along this street to get to the municipality. It's a long street and so I had the time to reflect on what I see.

Love your post and your insight, and I completely agree with what Dimple said! How ironic that the streets ends in a cemetery. The pictures of the cemetery are so interesting - the headstones are so pretty soft-colored. Thanks for sharing another piece of your world!

Enjoyed your post Duta! I enjoy learning about your side of the world. You can tell by looking at the building that you would have to have money. The cemetery does look quite crowded. Hope you have a wonderful week!until next time... nel

Why I do not visit more regularly is a mystery to me (guess it is the available of megs problem again - lol). Israel is a fascinating country and you write beautifully about her. I like the name "Eternity Street" and love the symbolism of it ending in a cemetary. Greetings from ZA.

This is an interesting post as I try and find something to say and that is ... Health & well being are no respecter of persons. I am reminded of the dual British Health care system, If you are prepared to pay, then there will extra advantages in your room otherwise everything else remains the same. It is curious that this broad spectrum of locations are all in the same street.... Recycling ?!!

The cemetery is supposed to be a place where old people rest in peace after death. Unfortunately, there are many relatively young people who die prematurely, so one could hardly call it "the old folks home".

robert,

Your remark is in place. Probably ,a quiet 'neighbour' is usually also one considered with good manners by some people out there.

Phivos Nicolaides,

The proximity of the three sites mentioned in this post, does indeed create conflicting feelings and thoughts about them.

Ashley,

Welcome!Thank you very much for your kind words. I feel flattered by your opinion on this post.